Vocabulary Flashcards
どこ
何処
Pronoun
1. where; what placeUsually written using kana alone, See also ここ, See also そこ, See also あそこ
あなたはどこでテレビを
み
見ますか。Where do you watch television?
2. how much (long, far); what extentUsually written using kana alone
Other forms
何処 【いどこ】、何所 【どこ】、何所 【いどこ】、何處 【どこ】、何處 【いどこ】、何処 【いずこ】、何処 【いずく】、何処 【いづこ】
Notes
いどこ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. いどこ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. 何處: Out-dated kanji. いどこ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. 何處: Out-dated kanji. いずく: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. いづこ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.
おと
音
Noun, Noun - used as a suffix 1. sound; noise; report ここから うみ 海の おと 音が き 聞こえる。We can hear the ocean from here. 2. noteMusic term かのじょ 彼女はピアノで たか 高い おと 音を だ 出した。She struck high notes on the piano. 3. fameOnly applies to おと 4. Chinese-derived character readingOnly applies to おん, See also 訓 くん Wikipedia definition 5. SoundSound is a mechanical wave that is an oscillation of pressure transmitted through a solid, liquid, or gas, composed of frequencies within the range of hearing and of a level sufficiently strong to be heard, or the sensation stimulated in organs of hearing by such vibrations.
Other forms
音 【ね】、音 【おん】
さすが
流石 に
Na-adjective, Adverb, No-adjective
1. as one would expectUsually written using kana alone
2. still; all the sameUsually written using kana alone
3. even… (e.g. “even a genius…”)Usually written using kana alone, as さすがの〜も
Other forms
遉 【さすが】、有繋 【さすが】
Notes
流石: Ateji (phonetic) reading.
さわ
触る
Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
1. to touch; to feeloften now with を
ほんとう
本当
Noun, No-adjective, Na-adjective
1. truth; reality; actuality; fact
No-adjective, Na-adjective
2. proper; right; correct; official
3. genuine; authentic; real; natural; veritable
Other forms
本当 【ほんと】、本當 【ほんとう】、本當 【ほんと】、ホント、ホントー、ホントウ
Notes
ほんと: Irregular kana usage. 本當: Out-dated kanji. ほんと: Irregular kana usage. 本當: Out-dated kanji. ホント: Irregular kana usage.
ふ
降る
Godan verb with ru ending, intransitive verb
- to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down
- to form (of frost)
- to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in
- to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.); to come; to arrive
うれ
嬉しい
I-adjective
1. happy; glad; pleased; delighted; overjoyed
あなたに
さいかい
再会できてうれしい。I am pleased to see you again.
2. joyful; delightful; gratifying; pleasant
さあ
Conjunction
1. come; come now; come along; go on; hurry up
2. well; who knows; I don’t know…; uh; hmm
3. well now; let’s see; there we go; all rightsaid when surprised or happy
4. about that; you see
Other forms
さー、さぁ
は
恥ずかしい
I-adjective
1. embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; humiliated; shy
かれ
彼らははずかしくてうなだれた。They hung their heads in shame.
2. disgraceful; shameful
Other forms
恥かしい 【はずかしい】、恥しい 【はずかしい】、羞ずかしい 【はずかしい】、羞しい 【はずかしい】、羞かしい 【はずかしい】
Notes
恥かしい: Irregular okurigana usage. 恥しい: Irregular okurigana usage. 羞しい: Irregular okurigana usage. 羞かしい: Irregular okurigana usage.
ぼうけん
冒険
Noun, Suru verb
1. adventure; venture
Noun, Na-adjective, Suru verb
2. venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger; hazard; risk
Wikipedia definition
3. AdventureAn adventure is defined as an exciting or unusual experience; it may also be a bold, usually risky undertaking, with an uncertain outcome. The term is often used to refer to activities with some potential for physical danger, such as skydiving, mountain climbing and or participating in extreme sports.
よ
呼ぶ
Godan verb with bu ending, Transitive verb 1. to call out (to); to call; to invoke あなたが よ 呼べば、 かれ 彼は きた 来るでしょう。He will come if you call him. 2. to summon (a doctor, etc.) パーティーに よ 呼んでもらいましたが こんかい 今回は い 行けません。You invited me to your party, but I can't make it this time. 3. to invite 「 ほんとう 本当に けいさつ 警察を よ 呼びたいのか」と ぼく 僕は かのじょ 彼女に たず 尋ねた。"Are you sure you want to call the police?" I asked her. 4. to designate; to name; to brand この えいが 映画は たいへん 大変な にんき 人気を よ 呼んだ。This movie has won great popularity. 5. to garner (support, etc.); to gather あなたをケパと よ 呼ぶことにします。You will be called Cephas. 6. to take as one's wifeArchaism, See also 娶る Other forms 喚ぶ 【よぶ】、招ぶ 【よぶ】 Notes 招ぶ: Irregular kanji usage.
お
起きる
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb 1. to get up; to rise; to blaze up (fire) ６ じ 時ごろ お 起きた。I got up at about six. 2. to wake up; to be awake; to stay awake おこ お子さんはまだ おき 起きているのですか。Is the kid still up? 3. to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen; to take place 「 じこ 事故が お 起きれば、すぐにわかるよ」と かれ 彼は い 言う。"If there is an accident," he says, "they will know right away."
もど
戻り
Noun
- return; reaction; recovery
- return (from a procedure)Computer terminology
わ
分かり
Noun
1. understanding; comprehension
Other forms
解り 【わかり】、判り 【わかり】、分り 【わかり】
ほんとう
本当
Noun, No-adjective, Na-adjective
1. truth; reality; actuality; fact
No-adjective, Na-adjective
2. proper; right; correct; official
3. genuine; authentic; real; natural; veritable
Other forms
本当 【ほんと】、本當 【ほんとう】、本當 【ほんと】、ホント、ホントー、ホントウ
Notes
ほんと: Irregular kana usage. 本當: Out-dated kanji. ほんと: Irregular kana usage. 本當: Out-dated kanji. ホント: Irregular kana usage.
たい
大して
Adverb
1. (not so) much; (not) veryUsually written using kana alone
せわ
世話
Noun, Suru verb
1. looking after; help; aid; assistance
ひんぴん
頻々
Adverb taking the ‘to’ particle, Taru-adjective
1. frequently; very often
Other forms
頻頻 【ひんぴん】、頻ぴん 【ひんぴん】
かわい
可愛い
I-adjective
1. cute; adorable; charming; lovely; prettyUsually written using kana alone
ジルはかわいいだけでなく
あたま
頭もよい。Jill is smart as well as pretty.
2. dear; precious; darling; petUsually written using kana alone
わたし
私にとって
こども
子供たちは
めのなかにい
目の中に入れてもいたくないほどかわいいのです。My children are very precious to me.
3. innocent; childlike; childish; lovableUsually written using kana alone
ゆりかごで
ねむ
眠っているかわいい
あか
赤ちゃんをご覧なさい。Look at the cute little baby sleeping in the cradle.
4. dainty; cute little; tinyUsually written using kana alone
Wikipedia definition
5. KawaiiKawaii (literally, “lovable”, “cute”, or “adorable”) is the quality of cuteness in the context of Japanese culture. It has become a prominent aspect of Japanese popular culture, entertainment, clothing, food, toys, personal appearance, behavior, and mannerisms. The noun is Kawaisa (literally, “lovability”, “cuteness” or “adorableness”). The words “kawaii” have the root word “kawai” which is formed from the kanji “ka”, meaning “acceptable”, and “ai”, meaning “love”.
Other forms
可愛い 【かわゆい】、カワイイ、カワイい
Notes
可愛い: Ateji (phonetic) reading. 可愛い: Ateji (phonetic) reading.
あき
秋
Temporal noun
1. autumn; fall
こども
子供
Noun
1. child
Wikipedia definition
2. ChildBiologically, a child is generally a human between the stages of birth and puberty. Some vernacular definitions of a child include the fetus, as being an unborn child. The legal definition of “child” generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger than the age of majority.
Other forms
子ども 【こども】、小供 【こども】
Notes
小供: Irregular kanji usage.
き
気
Noun 1. spirit; mind; heartSee also 気を逸らす わたしの き 気を しごと 仕事からそらさないでください。Please don't take my mind off the work. 2. nature; dispositionSee also 気が小さい かれ 彼は しんせつ 親切というよりむしろ き 気がやさしい。He is more gentle than kind. 3. motivation; intentionSee also やる気, See also 気がない, usu. after a verb わたし 私は きょう 今日 はたら 働く き 気がしない。I don't feel like working today. 4. mood; feelingsSee also 気が重い かのじょ 彼女は さまざま 様々の ふあん 不安から き 気を まぎ 紛らわせることができた。She could divert herself from the anxieties. 5. ambience; atmosphere; mood Wikipedia definition 6. QiIn traditional Chinese culture, qì (also chi or ch'i) is an active principle forming part of any living thing. Qi is frequently translated as life energy, lifeforce, or energy flow. Qi is the central underlying principle in traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts. The literal translation of "qi" is breath, air, or gas. Other forms 氣 【き】 Notes 氣: Out-dated kanji.
げんき
元気
Na-adjective, Noun
- lively; full of spirit; energetic; vigorous; vital; spirited
- healthy; well; fit; in good health
うた
歌う
Godan verb with u ending, Transitive verb, intransitive verb
1. to sing
ジョンはステージで
なに
何を
うた
歌いましたか。What did John sing on the stage?
Godan verb with u ending, Transitive verb
2. to sing (one’s praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poemesp. 歌う, 詠う
Other forms
唄う 【うたう】、謡う 【うたう】、詠う 【うたう】、唱う 【うたう】
